Communication

I’m on my Toastmasters soapbox again. If you are a professional and want to improve yourself, get to a Toastmasters meeting. You will develop so many skills beyond public speaking. Today I’m thrilled to share … Keep reading…

Communication and interpersonal skills are often labeled “soft skills.” That really ticks me off. If communication and interpersonal skills are “soft,” why do so many people struggle to improve those skills? And why are corporations … Keep reading…

Whatever your career goals, take these steps to improve your writing skills now. It is what I call a career-enhancing technique. Being a good writer will give you a competitive advantage when a promotion opportunity … Keep reading…

Which means of communication do you use the most? If you’re like most people today, you rely on email first because it’s quickest and easiest to write. Right? Next question: which means of communication makes … Keep reading…

What if you could write really good emails? Would it boost your career? I’m sure it would because being able to write really good emails would make you stand out from the crowd. Most people … Keep reading…

What are good questions to ask? You get an A+ for even asking this question. Too many people today forget to think about their questions before asking them. My list below highlights the 10 best … Keep reading…

How do you show empathy? Are you like Oscar the Grouch, growling from your trash can, or are you like Big Bird, always caring about and understanding with others? Empathy is a component of emotional … Keep reading…

Building your people network takes time and many skills—asking questions, listening carefully, reading body language and more. It also takes practice. But one often overlooked skill set can derail all your best intentions and hard … Keep reading…

Look like a pro at networking activities, even if you feel like a fish out of water. Follow these tips and you’ll bolster your confidence and meet interesting people. I promise because I have been … Keep reading…

Using effective communication techniques makes networking so much easier. If you’re usually at a loss about what to say when networking, read on. Networking is a lot like playing the game Clue. You have to … Keep reading…